History buffs still fascinated with the Redpath Mansion murders, 115 years later

History buffs still fascinated with the Redpath Mansion murders, 115 years later

Two of Montreal’s most notorious unsolved murders happened in the Square Mile neighbourhood 115 years ago today. Members of the city’s elite were shot in their namesake home, the Redpath Mansion. Despite the family’s notoriety little was done to investigate the murders.

Rumours continue to circulate about whether these murders were strictly a family affair

Researchers, history buffs try to crack cold case

As part of the research, they unearthed diaries, photos, a coroner's report and condolence letters sent to the Redpath family, which are all available on the website for people to explore the mystery themselves.

For those who like spooky local landmarks King suggests going just a few blocks east, to McGill University.

A number of its buildings are noted to be haunted, including the Redpath Library.

The historic Redpath Mansion is unfortunately gone. It fell into disrepair and was torn down by the city in 2014.